US20070085741A1 - Multi-band antenna - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to patch antennas and, in particular, to a multi-band antenna.
- antenna design One popular antenna type is the patch antenna, whereby a radiating patch is positioned parallel to and spaced apart from a ground plane. A dielectric substance is placed between the patch and the ground plane. Signals may be provided to the patch, and incoming signals may be obtained, through a coaxial feed extending through the dielectric material and connected to the patch.
- Example standards include GPS, GPRS, 2.4 GHz WLAN, 5.8 GHz WLAN, and the new 5.9 GHz DSRC bands.
- the present invention provides a multi-band antenna for multi-band radio frequency telecommunications.
- the multi-band antenna includes a conductive patch separated from a ground plane by a dielectric material.
- a slot pattern formed in the conductive patch defines a perimeter substantially surrounding two feed pins and arranged symmetrically about a center line.
- the slot pattern includes one or more inwardly extending arms projected along axes that pass between the two feed pins. The axes may be parallel to the center line.
- the slot pattern may be arranged using folded slots.
- circular polarization is realized at GPS frequency by using one feed and linear or circular polarization is realized by using one or two feeds for other bands.
- the feed pins may be controlled independently without a fixed phase and amplitude arrangement necessary to achieve a fixed polarization (linear, circular, or elliptical), which allows for adaptive pattern and polarization agility.
- the present invention provides a multi-band antenna.
- the antenna includes a planar conductive patch, a ground plane parallel to and spaced apart from the planar conductive patch, and a dielectric substrate disposed between the planar conductive patch and the ground plane. It also includes at least two feed pins connected to the planar conductive patch through the dielectric substrate.
- the planar conductive patch includes a slot pattern. The slot pattern defines a perimeter substantially surrounding the at least two feed pins. The slot pattern is symmetrical about a center axis.
- the present invention provides a multi-band antenna.
- the antenna includes a planar conductive patch, a ground plane parallel to and spaced apart from the planar conductive patch, and a dielectric substrate disposed between the planar conductive patch and the ground plane.
- the antenna also includes two feed pins connected to the planar conductive patch through the dielectric substrate.
- the planar conductive patch defines at least two folded slots.
- the folded slots each include at least three straight segments joined at angles.
- the folded slots are arranged to define a perimeter substantially surrounding the at least two feed pins and are disposed symmetrically about a center axis passing between the two feed pins. At least one of the folded slots includes an inwardly extending arm projecting inwards from the perimeter.
- the present invention provides a multi-band antenna including a planar conductive patch, a ground plane parallel to and spaced apart from the planar conductive patch, and a dielectric substrate disposed between the planar conductive patch and the ground plane.
- the antenna also includes at least one feed pin connected to the planar conductive patch through the dielectric substrate.
- the planar conductive patch includes a slot pattern.
- the slot pattern defines a perimeter substantially surrounding the at least one feed pin.
- the slot pattern is symmetrical about a center axis, and it includes an inwardly extending arm projecting inwards from the perimeter.
- FIG. 1 diagrammatically shows a top plan view an embodiment of a multi-band planar antenna
- FIG. 2 shows a cross-sectional view of the multi-band planar antenna of FIG. 1 along the axis A-A;
- FIG. 3 shows a top plan view of a second embodiment of a multi-band planar antenna
- FIG. 4 shows a top plan view of a third embodiment of a multi-band planar antenna
- FIG. 5 shows a top plan view of a fourth embodiment of a multi-band planar antenna
- FIG. 6 shows a top plan view of a fifth embodiment of a multi-band planar antenna
- FIG. 7 shows a top plan view of an example embodiment of the multi-band planar antenna of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 8 shows a graph of return loss versus frequency for the example antenna of FIG. 7 ;
- FIGS. 9 a through 9 d show graphs of the E-plane and H-plane patterns and cross-polarization of the example embodiment antenna of FIG. 7 at 1.5 GHz, 1.95 GHz, 2.45 GHz, and 5.8-6 GHz, respectively;
- FIG. 10 shows a top plan view of a sixth embodiment of a multi-band planar antenna
- FIG. 11 shows a top plan view of a seventh embodiment of a multi-band planar antenna.
- FIG. 12 shows a top plan view of an eighth embodiment of a multi-band planar antenna.
- references to “a perimeter substantially surrounding” are intended to convey the fact that the slots arranged along the perimeter are separated by gaps at their ends, i.e. that there are breaks in the surrounding perimeter; the slots making up the perimeter do not form one contiguous slot. In one embodiment, however, it is possible that the perimeter slots may be arranged so as join in one contiguous slot.
- the patch may be formed from a metal or metal alloy; however, in some embodiments, the patch may be formed from non-metallic electrical conductors such as superconductors. There are also other types of non-metallic electrical conductors that may be used in some specific embodiments. Accordingly, references herein to a “conductive patch” may be understood as including metallic and non-metallic electrical conductors.
- FIG. 1 diagrammatically shows a top plan view an embodiment of a multi-band planar antenna 10 .
- FIG. 2 shows a cross-sectional view of the multi-band planar antenna 10 along the axis A-A.
- the antenna 10 includes a ground plane 16 and a planar conductive patch 14 .
- the planar conductive patch 14 is parallel to and spaced apart from the ground plane 16 .
- a dielectric material 12 fills the space between the ground plane 16 and the planar conductive patch 14 .
- the ground plane 16 is larger than the planar conductive patch 14 so as to approximate an infinite ground plane; however, the actual size of the ground plane 16 may be limited by design considerations and physical space limitations.
- the planar conductive patch 14 is square; however, it will be appreciated that other shapes may be used in other embodiments.
- the antenna 10 includes two feed ports.
- the feed ports are electrically connected to the planar conductive patch 14 as feed pins 18 (shown individually as 18 a and 18 b ) extending up through the dielectric material 12 .
- the feed pins 18 are spaced apart symmetrically about a center axis 20 .
- the center axis 20 bisects the antenna 10 .
- the feed pins 18 supply excitation signals to the antenna 10 from an antenna driver (not shown) or obtain received signals from the antenna 10 and send the received signals to a receiver (not shown).
- the planar conductive patch 14 includes apertures that are shaped to define a symmetrical perimeter substantially surrounding the feed pins 18 .
- the perimeter is formed from two or more slots.
- the two or more slots are folded slots.
- the folded slots are arranged symmetrically about the center axis 20 .
- the folded slots may include U-shaped folded slots.
- the folded slots may include V-shaped folded slots.
- V-shaped slots provide wider bandwidth than similar U-shaped slots: see G. Rafi et al., “Broadband microstrip patch antenna with V-slot”, IEE Proceedings, Microwaves, Antennas and Propagation , v. 151, Issue 5, October 2004, pp. 435-440.
- V-shaped is intended to include “truncated” v-shaped slots, i.e. where three or more straight sections are joined at obtuse angles.
- the folded slots may be different shapes in other embodiments. The physical placement and dimensions of the folded slots help to define the resonant characteristics of the antenna 10 .
- the folded slots are arranged to create a perimeter having a polygonal geometry; however, in other embodiments, curved slots may be used to create a perimeter having a non-polygonal geometry.
- the planar conductive patch 14 defines three folded slots: a first slot 22 , a second slot 24 , and a third slot 26 .
- the three folded slots 22 , 24 , 26 are arranged symmetrically about the center axis 20 .
- the three slots 22 , 24 , 26 are configured so as to define a slotted perimeter partially enclosing a central area containing the two feed pins 18 .
- the slots 22 , 24 , 26 are shaped such that they define an octagonal perimeter.
- the first slot 22 includes five segments which make up five sides of the octagonal perimeter.
- the first slot 22 is disposed such that it is bisected by the center axis 20 .
- the five segments of the first slot 22 are joined at obtuse angles.
- the second slot 24 and the third slot 26 include segments that define the remaining three sides of the octagonal perimeter.
- the second slot 24 and third slot 26 also each include inwardly extending segments 28 a and 28 b , respectively.
- the inwardly extending segments 28 a and 28 b are disposed upon axes that run parallel to the center axis 20 and pass between the two feed pins 18 a and 18 b.
- the perimeter slots and the inwardly extending segments 28 a and 28 b serve to partition the central area into at least three zones: a first zone 30 containing the two feed pins 18 and bounded generally on three sides by the first slot 22 , and a second zone 32 a and third zone 32 b bounded generally on three sides by the second slot 24 and third slot 26 , respectively.
- the three zones 30 , 32 a , and 32 b allow for the development of multiple modes.
- the first zone 30 tends to facilitate the development of lower frequency wide bandwidth modes.
- the second and third zones 32 tend to facilitate the development of higher frequency modes.
- Adjustments to the length, width, and angles of the various slots 22 , 24 , 26 tunes the antenna 10 resonance.
- the location of the feed pins 18 may also be adjusted to fine tune the modes and polarization.
- the antenna 10 provides five or more bands, including GPS, GPRS, 2.4 WLAN, 5.8 WLAN, and DSRC 5.9 GHz.
- the position of the dual feed pins 18 may then be optimized to realize circular polarization in one or more modes.
- the dual feed pins 18 may be positioned to obtain circular polarization in the GPS band at approximately 1.5 GHz. Linear polarization is realized with respect to the other modes.
- the bandwidth in upper frequency bands may be broadened through appropriate choice of dimensions for the second slot 24 and third slot 26 .
- the dimensions of the second slot 24 and third slot 26 are optimized to provide wider bandwidth in the interval 5 GHz to 6 GHz.
- FIG. 7 shows an embodiment of the antenna 10 of FIG. 1 .
- the planar conductive patch 14 is a square with a side dimension of W
- the ground plane 16 is also a square and has a side dimension of Wg.
- the first slot 22 has a geometry determined by the lengths L 1 , L 2 , L 3 .
- the second and third slots 24 , 26 have a geometry determined by the lengths L 2 , L 4 , L 5 .
- the angles ⁇ between segments making up the octagonal perimeter are all approximately 45 degrees.
- the width of the slots 22 , 24 , 25 is of dimension t, and the gap between the ends of the first slot 22 and the ends of the respective second slot 24 and third slot 26 on the perimeter are of dimension d 1 .
- the inwardly extending segments 28 a and 28 b are separated by a distance d 2 .
- the dielectric material 12 has a dielectric constant of E, and a thickness of dimension h ( FIG. 2 ).
- the dimensions of the antenna 10 are as follows:
- this embodiment of the antenna 10 realizes multiband operation in the GPS, GPRS, WLAN, and DSRC frequency ranges.
- the location of the dual feed ports may be selected so as to realize circular polarization in the GPS band and to increase bandwidth at the upper frequency bands.
- FIG. 8 shows a graph 100 of return loss versus frequency for the example antenna 10 of FIG. 7 .
- FIGS. 9 a through 9 d show graphs of the E-plane and H-plane patterns and cross-polarization of the example embodiment antenna 10 of FIG. 7 at 1.5 GHz, 1.95 GHz, 2.45 GHz, and 5.8-6 GHz, respectively.
- circular polarization may be obtain in the GPS band by independently feeding either of the feed pins 18 a or 18 b .
- Each feed pin generates a particular direction of rotation (left-hand or right-hand) circular-polarized field.
- the dual pin 18 design allows for dynamic tuning of antenna performance.
- the dual feed pins 18 provide the ability to achieve adaptive patterns and polarization agility. Adaptive adjustments are achieved by dynamically adjusting amplitude and phase at one of the feed pins 18 a or 18 b relative to the other feed pin 18 a or 18 b .
- the feed pins 18 are independent they need not maintain a predetermined phase relationship—such as is the case in some dual pin designs intended for 90 degree out-of-phase operation. This allows the antenna 10 to react to changing conditions in its environment to optimize performance. This arrangement behaves like a co-located, two element, phased array, offering agile electronic control of the pattern and polarization characteristics of the antenna 10 .
- FIGS. 3 through 6 and 10 to 12 show top plan views of other embodiments of a multi-band planar antenna.
- FIG. 3 shows an embodiment of an antenna 110 wherein the slots are arranged in a hexagonal perimeter rather than an octagonal perimeter.
- the first slot 22 comprises three segments instead of five.
- FIG. 4 shows an embodiment of an antenna 210 wherein, instead of separate second and third slots 22 , 24 ( FIG. 1 ), the antenna 210 includes a single upper band slot 224 .
- the upper band slot 224 includes an inwardly projecting arm 228 disposed along a center axis 220 .
- FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of an antenna 310 wherein a first slot 322 comprises a U-shaped slot.
- FIG. 6 shows an embodiment of an antenna 410 wherein all the slots are U-shaped slots. It will be appreciated that it may not be possible to achieve circular polarization at GPS frequencies when the first slot 22 ( FIG. 1 ) is configured as a U-shaped slot as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 .
- FIG. 10 shows an embodiment of an antenna 410 that is similar to the antenna 10 of FIG. 1 , but wherein the folded slots do not feature sharp corners. Instead, the folded slots are formed from straight segments joined at obtuse angles by arcs so as to feature rounded corners.
- FIGS. 11 and 12 show embodiments of an antenna 510 , 610 , respectively, wherein the perimeter is formed using curved slots so as to provide for a circular or elliptical geometry.
- the slot pattern is arranged so as to provide a perimeter and at least one inwardly extending slot arm positioned along an axis passing between the dual feed pins. Such a slot pattern gives rise to multiple zones, which allow for the development of multiple modes and the consequent multi-band functionality.
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- The present invention relates to patch antennas and, in particular, to a multi-band antenna.
- The proliferation of radio-frequency based technology, such as cellular telephones, RFID devices, and other wireless devices, has led to a number of developments in antenna design. One popular antenna type is the patch antenna, whereby a radiating patch is positioned parallel to and spaced apart from a ground plane. A dielectric substance is placed between the patch and the ground plane. Signals may be provided to the patch, and incoming signals may be obtained, through a coaxial feed extending through the dielectric material and connected to the patch.
- At present, standards have been developed that apply to communication in a number of different frequency bands, sometime for different purposes or applications. Example standards include GPS, GPRS, 2.4 GHz WLAN, 5.8 GHz WLAN, and the new 5.9 GHz DSRC bands.
- There are existing antennae that attempt to operate in multiple bands; however, multi-band operation in existing antennae is typically restricted to harmonics.
- It would be advantageous to provide an improved antenna that enables multi-band operation.
- The present invention provides a multi-band antenna for multi-band radio frequency telecommunications. The multi-band antenna includes a conductive patch separated from a ground plane by a dielectric material. A slot pattern formed in the conductive patch defines a perimeter substantially surrounding two feed pins and arranged symmetrically about a center line. The slot pattern includes one or more inwardly extending arms projected along axes that pass between the two feed pins. The axes may be parallel to the center line. The slot pattern may be arranged using folded slots. In one embodiment, circular polarization is realized at GPS frequency by using one feed and linear or circular polarization is realized by using one or two feeds for other bands. The feed pins may be controlled independently without a fixed phase and amplitude arrangement necessary to achieve a fixed polarization (linear, circular, or elliptical), which allows for adaptive pattern and polarization agility.
- In one aspect, the present invention provides a multi-band antenna. The antenna includes a planar conductive patch, a ground plane parallel to and spaced apart from the planar conductive patch, and a dielectric substrate disposed between the planar conductive patch and the ground plane. It also includes at least two feed pins connected to the planar conductive patch through the dielectric substrate. The planar conductive patch includes a slot pattern. The slot pattern defines a perimeter substantially surrounding the at least two feed pins. The slot pattern is symmetrical about a center axis.
- In another aspect, the present invention provides a multi-band antenna. The antenna includes a planar conductive patch, a ground plane parallel to and spaced apart from the planar conductive patch, and a dielectric substrate disposed between the planar conductive patch and the ground plane. The antenna also includes two feed pins connected to the planar conductive patch through the dielectric substrate. The planar conductive patch defines at least two folded slots. The folded slots each include at least three straight segments joined at angles. The folded slots are arranged to define a perimeter substantially surrounding the at least two feed pins and are disposed symmetrically about a center axis passing between the two feed pins. At least one of the folded slots includes an inwardly extending arm projecting inwards from the perimeter.
- In yet another aspect, the present invention provides a multi-band antenna including a planar conductive patch, a ground plane parallel to and spaced apart from the planar conductive patch, and a dielectric substrate disposed between the planar conductive patch and the ground plane. The antenna also includes at least one feed pin connected to the planar conductive patch through the dielectric substrate. The planar conductive patch includes a slot pattern. The slot pattern defines a perimeter substantially surrounding the at least one feed pin. The slot pattern is symmetrical about a center axis, and it includes an inwardly extending arm projecting inwards from the perimeter.
- Other aspects and features of the present invention will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art from a review of the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
- Reference will now be made, by way of example, to the accompanying drawings which show an embodiment of the present invention, and in which:
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FIG. 1 diagrammatically shows a top plan view an embodiment of a multi-band planar antenna; -
FIG. 2 shows a cross-sectional view of the multi-band planar antenna ofFIG. 1 along the axis A-A; -
FIG. 3 shows a top plan view of a second embodiment of a multi-band planar antenna; -
FIG. 4 shows a top plan view of a third embodiment of a multi-band planar antenna; -
FIG. 5 shows a top plan view of a fourth embodiment of a multi-band planar antenna; -
FIG. 6 shows a top plan view of a fifth embodiment of a multi-band planar antenna; -
FIG. 7 shows a top plan view of an example embodiment of the multi-band planar antenna ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 8 shows a graph of return loss versus frequency for the example antenna ofFIG. 7 ; -
FIGS. 9 a through 9 d show graphs of the E-plane and H-plane patterns and cross-polarization of the example embodiment antenna ofFIG. 7 at 1.5 GHz, 1.95 GHz, 2.45 GHz, and 5.8-6 GHz, respectively; -
FIG. 10 shows a top plan view of a sixth embodiment of a multi-band planar antenna; -
FIG. 11 shows a top plan view of a seventh embodiment of a multi-band planar antenna; and -
FIG. 12 shows a top plan view of an eighth embodiment of a multi-band planar antenna. - Similar reference numerals are used in different figures to denote similar components.
- The description herein refers to a slot pattern wherein two or more slots are arranged to define a perimeter substantially surrounding two feed pins. It will be appreciated that references to “a perimeter substantially surrounding” are intended to convey the fact that the slots arranged along the perimeter are separated by gaps at their ends, i.e. that there are breaks in the surrounding perimeter; the slots making up the perimeter do not form one contiguous slot. In one embodiment, however, it is possible that the perimeter slots may be arranged so as join in one contiguous slot.
- The following description makes reference to the radiating element of the antenna being a “conductive” patch. In many embodiments, the patch may be formed from a metal or metal alloy; however, in some embodiments, the patch may be formed from non-metallic electrical conductors such as superconductors. There are also other types of non-metallic electrical conductors that may be used in some specific embodiments. Accordingly, references herein to a “conductive patch” may be understood as including metallic and non-metallic electrical conductors.
- Reference is made to
FIGS. 1 and 2 .FIG. 1 diagrammatically shows a top plan view an embodiment of amulti-band planar antenna 10.FIG. 2 shows a cross-sectional view of themulti-band planar antenna 10 along the axis A-A. - The
antenna 10 includes aground plane 16 and a planarconductive patch 14. The planarconductive patch 14 is parallel to and spaced apart from theground plane 16. Adielectric material 12 fills the space between theground plane 16 and the planarconductive patch 14. Theground plane 16 is larger than the planarconductive patch 14 so as to approximate an infinite ground plane; however, the actual size of theground plane 16 may be limited by design considerations and physical space limitations. In one embodiment, the planarconductive patch 14 is square; however, it will be appreciated that other shapes may be used in other embodiments. - The
antenna 10 includes two feed ports. The feed ports are electrically connected to the planarconductive patch 14 as feed pins 18 (shown individually as 18 a and 18 b) extending up through thedielectric material 12. In this embodiment, the feed pins 18 are spaced apart symmetrically about acenter axis 20. Thecenter axis 20 bisects theantenna 10. The feed pins 18 supply excitation signals to theantenna 10 from an antenna driver (not shown) or obtain received signals from theantenna 10 and send the received signals to a receiver (not shown). - The planar
conductive patch 14 includes apertures that are shaped to define a symmetrical perimeter substantially surrounding the feed pins 18. The perimeter is formed from two or more slots. In some embodiments, the two or more slots are folded slots. The folded slots are arranged symmetrically about thecenter axis 20. In one embodiment, the folded slots may include U-shaped folded slots. In another embodiment, the folded slots may include V-shaped folded slots. In many embodiments V-shaped slots provide wider bandwidth than similar U-shaped slots: see G. Rafi et al., “Broadband microstrip patch antenna with V-slot”, IEE Proceedings, Microwaves, Antennas and Propagation, v. 151, Issue 5, October 2004, pp. 435-440. The term “V-shaped” is intended to include “truncated” v-shaped slots, i.e. where three or more straight sections are joined at obtuse angles. The folded slots may be different shapes in other embodiments. The physical placement and dimensions of the folded slots help to define the resonant characteristics of theantenna 10. In some embodiments, the folded slots are arranged to create a perimeter having a polygonal geometry; however, in other embodiments, curved slots may be used to create a perimeter having a non-polygonal geometry. - In the embodiment shown in
FIG. 1 , the planarconductive patch 14 defines three folded slots: afirst slot 22, asecond slot 24, and athird slot 26. The three foldedslots center axis 20. The threeslots - In one embodiment, the
slots first slot 22 includes five segments which make up five sides of the octagonal perimeter. Thefirst slot 22 is disposed such that it is bisected by thecenter axis 20. The five segments of thefirst slot 22 are joined at obtuse angles. Thesecond slot 24 and thethird slot 26 include segments that define the remaining three sides of the octagonal perimeter. - The
second slot 24 andthird slot 26 also each include inwardly extending segments 28 a and 28 b, respectively. The inwardly extending segments 28 a and 28 b are disposed upon axes that run parallel to thecenter axis 20 and pass between the twofeed pins - The perimeter slots and the inwardly extending segments 28 a and 28 b serve to partition the central area into at least three zones: a
first zone 30 containing the two feed pins 18 and bounded generally on three sides by thefirst slot 22, and asecond zone 32 a andthird zone 32 b bounded generally on three sides by thesecond slot 24 andthird slot 26, respectively. The threezones first zone 30 tends to facilitate the development of lower frequency wide bandwidth modes. The second and third zones 32 tend to facilitate the development of higher frequency modes. - Adjustments to the length, width, and angles of the
various slots antenna 10 resonance. The location of the feed pins 18 may also be adjusted to fine tune the modes and polarization. - The length, width, and angles may be optimized so as to obtain multi-band performance. In one embodiment, the
antenna 10 provides five or more bands, including GPS, GPRS, 2.4 WLAN, 5.8 WLAN, and DSRC 5.9 GHz. - The position of the dual feed pins 18 may then be optimized to realize circular polarization in one or more modes. For example, the dual feed pins 18 may be positioned to obtain circular polarization in the GPS band at approximately 1.5 GHz. Linear polarization is realized with respect to the other modes.
- The bandwidth in upper frequency bands may be broadened through appropriate choice of dimensions for the
second slot 24 andthird slot 26. In one example embodiment, the dimensions of thesecond slot 24 andthird slot 26 are optimized to provide wider bandwidth in the interval 5 GHz to 6 GHz. - Reference is now made to
FIG. 7 , which shows an embodiment of theantenna 10 ofFIG. 1 . In this embodiment, the planarconductive patch 14 is a square with a side dimension of WThe ground plane 16 is also a square and has a side dimension of Wg. Thefirst slot 22 has a geometry determined by the lengths L1, L2, L3. The second andthird slots - The width of the
slots first slot 22 and the ends of the respectivesecond slot 24 andthird slot 26 on the perimeter are of dimension d1. The inwardly extending segments 28 a and 28 b are separated by a distance d2. - The
dielectric material 12 has a dielectric constant of E, and a thickness of dimension h (FIG. 2 ). - In one example embodiment, the dimensions of the
antenna 10 are as follows: -
- W=35 mm
- Wg=55 mm
- L1=12.8 mm
- L2=12 mm
- L3=13.7 mm
- L4=13.7 mm
- L5=6.3 mm
- d1=1 mm
- d2=2 mm
- t=1.5 mm
- h=3.04 mm
- ∈r=3.00
- With these dimensions, this embodiment of the
antenna 10 realizes multiband operation in the GPS, GPRS, WLAN, and DSRC frequency ranges. The location of the dual feed ports may be selected so as to realize circular polarization in the GPS band and to increase bandwidth at the upper frequency bands. - Reference is made to
FIG. 8 , which shows agraph 100 of return loss versus frequency for theexample antenna 10 ofFIG. 7 .FIGS. 9 a through 9 d show graphs of the E-plane and H-plane patterns and cross-polarization of theexample embodiment antenna 10 ofFIG. 7 at 1.5 GHz, 1.95 GHz, 2.45 GHz, and 5.8-6 GHz, respectively. - Through appropriate placement of the feed pin 18 locations, circular polarization may be obtain in the GPS band by independently feeding either of the feed pins 18 a or 18 b. Each feed pin generates a particular direction of rotation (left-hand or right-hand) circular-polarized field.
- The dual pin 18 design allows for dynamic tuning of antenna performance. In other words, the dual feed pins 18 provide the ability to achieve adaptive patterns and polarization agility. Adaptive adjustments are achieved by dynamically adjusting amplitude and phase at one of the feed pins 18 a or 18 b relative to the
other feed pin antenna 10 to react to changing conditions in its environment to optimize performance. This arrangement behaves like a co-located, two element, phased array, offering agile electronic control of the pattern and polarization characteristics of theantenna 10. -
FIGS. 3 through 6 and 10 to 12 show top plan views of other embodiments of a multi-band planar antenna.FIG. 3 shows an embodiment of anantenna 110 wherein the slots are arranged in a hexagonal perimeter rather than an octagonal perimeter. In particular, thefirst slot 22 comprises three segments instead of five. -
FIG. 4 shows an embodiment of anantenna 210 wherein, instead of separate second andthird slots 22, 24 (FIG. 1 ), theantenna 210 includes a singleupper band slot 224. Theupper band slot 224 includes an inwardly projecting arm 228 disposed along acenter axis 220. -
FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of anantenna 310 wherein afirst slot 322 comprises a U-shaped slot.FIG. 6 shows an embodiment of anantenna 410 wherein all the slots are U-shaped slots. It will be appreciated that it may not be possible to achieve circular polarization at GPS frequencies when the first slot 22 (FIG. 1 ) is configured as a U-shaped slot as shown inFIGS. 5 and 6 . -
FIG. 10 shows an embodiment of anantenna 410 that is similar to theantenna 10 ofFIG. 1 , but wherein the folded slots do not feature sharp corners. Instead, the folded slots are formed from straight segments joined at obtuse angles by arcs so as to feature rounded corners. -
FIGS. 11 and 12 show embodiments of anantenna - Other geometric arrangements for the slot pattern will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art having regard to the description provided herein. The slot pattern is arranged so as to provide a perimeter and at least one inwardly extending slot arm positioned along an axis passing between the dual feed pins. Such a slot pattern gives rise to multiple zones, which allow for the development of multiple modes and the consequent multi-band functionality.
- It will be appreciated that although many of the foregoing described embodiments feature dual feed pins spaced symmetrically about a center axis, the feed pins need not be placed symmetrically. Non-symmetrical placement of the feed pins may give rise to unique and desirable antenna patterns. In some embodiments, only a single feed pin may be required to achieve the characteristics required for a particular application.
- The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. Certain adaptations and modifications of the invention will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the above discussed embodiments are considered to be illustrative and not restrictive, the scope of the invention being indicated by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and all changes which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are therefore intended to be embraced therein.
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